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ST62 DHN

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,485 mi
Last recorded144,485 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 DHN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 144,485 miles

did not trigger smoke meter

Fail 7 Dec 2018 144,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly worn

Offside Front Brake disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,752 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 129,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 118,688 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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ST62 DHN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST62 DHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST62 DHN registered?

ST62 DHN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is ST62 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 DHN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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